In what was shaping up to be a hot race between former Assemblyman/current Santee City Councilman Brian Jones and San Diego City Councilman Mark Kersey for the 38th State Senate seat (now held by Joel Anderson), Kersey this morning announced via social media that he’s dropping his effort… STATEMENT—Recent family health issues have arisen that will prevent me from commuting …
Harkey endorsed for Congress by Orange County GOP
It may come as little surprise, but State Board of Equalization Member Diane Harkey tonight gained the endorsement of the Orange County Republican Party in the race for the 49th Congressional District. The word out of the meeting is that only one committee member voted against the motion to endorse Harkey for the seat now held by a retiring Darrell …
Veteran calls out Lincoln High basketball coach and players for disrespect during National Anthem
A visitor to a recent Lincoln High School Basketball game was none to pleased with what he saw during the National Anthem, resulting in the following letter to the principal, superintendent and school board members. Email… February 15, 2018 Subject: Disrespect for our flag and National Anthem at LHS Basketball game Dear Mr. Soto-Ramos: It is with deep regret that I …
Breaking: El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells announces for Duncan Hunter seat
The buzz-rumor in recent weeks has run rampant, including Congressman Darrell Issa and former San Diego City Councilman Carl DeMaio jumping into the 50th Congressional District, either against or not against incumbent Duncan Hunter, depending on the situation (and the rumor mongerer). Yet, few if any saw this one coming. El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells this morning will announce he’s …
Oceanside Mayor Jim Wood endorses Diane Harkey for Congress
At an Oceanside Chamber of Commerce event last night honoring retiring Mayor Jim Wood for his years of service, he publicly announced his endorsement of Diane Harkey for Congress. Wood is pictured here with Harkey (left) and his wife Pam. Oceanside is the largest city in the 49th Congressional District, where Harkey seeks to win the seat following the announced …
Joel Anderson running for Diane Harkey BOE seat
From OC Political… State Senator Joel Anderson (R-Alpine) has entered the race for Board of Equalization to succeed Diane Harkey (R-Dana Point), who is running for the 49th Congressional District seat after Congressman Darrell Issa (R-Vista) announced his decision not to seek re-election. Anderson seeks to be the first San Diego County resident to win the BOE seat since Ernest …
Coronado suspends business license tax, eliminates fees for home business and occupancy permits
Mayor Richard Bailey, a Republican, worked with Democratic Councilmember Whitney Benzian on the following. Question: Do any other Republican elected officials in the county — or Democrats — have the fortitude to even consider similar action? Press Release January 22, 2018 – CORONADO, CA – At the January 16 City Council meeting, the Coronado City Council moved to indefinitely suspend …
SDUT: Gaspar jumps in for Issa’s seat
from Joshua Stewart at the Union-Trib… After a trip to Washington D.C last week, San Diego County Supervisor Kristin Gaspar has formed a committee to run for Congress. Federal Election Commission records show Gaspar formed a committee to run for a seat held by Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Vista. Issa announced earlier this month that he will not run for re-election, …
Musical Chairs — Issa and More
This list may be updated as needed (most recent updates are on top)! 1/12/18 Press Release from San Dieguito High School Board Member Maureen “Mo” Muir, announcing her bid for the 76th Assembly District currently held by Rocky Chavez… Mo Muir Declares for 76th Assembly District 1/11/18 Tweet from Thomas K. Arnold, Publisher and Editorial Director of Media Play News… “Just …
Darrell Issa considering a run in Duncan Hunter’s district, says The Hill — just as posed by Rostra yesterday
The Hill is reporting that retiring Rep. Darrell Issa is mulling a run in the neighboring Congressional district represented by Duncan Hunter. Given the lack of real sources in The Hill story, but the odd similarities to an analysis of Issa’s retirement statement and question appearing on SD Rostra yesterday, it’s pretty clear where the idea originated. Here was the …
Harkey is in for Issa’s seat
by Michelle Moons at Breitbart… “California Board of Equalization Member Diane Harkey is running to replace retiring Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) in the U.S. House of Representatives, multiple sources confirmed to Breitbart News on Wednesday.” Read it all. Here’s all the Congressman Darrell Issa coverage.
Rocky Chavez first to make a move for Issa seat?
Take a look… Here’s all the Congressman Darrell Issa coverage.
Issa announces retirement — “Free for all” to follow? The local reaction.
“Tony K better start eating his Wheaties…” from CNBC… “Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Ca., will not seek re-election later this year, opening up another battleground in the deep blue state as Republicans and Democrats spar for control of the House. “Issa’s decision to leave Congress follows the announced retirement of Rep. Ed Royce, R-Ca., earlier this week. He announced the move …
Jane Fonda Donates $100K to Defeat Issa
From The Washington Free Beacon… Jane Fonda has donated $100,000 to a political group solely aimed at defeating California GOP Rep. Darrell Issa, one of the most vulnerable Republicans in the country. Fonda’s contribution amounts to nearly one-quarter of the group’s total $440,000 haul for the year. Read it all here.
SD Free Press: Time for Mickey Kasparian to go?
From the lefty Free Press… Senator Al Franken Had to Go in DC, Doesn’t Mickey Kasparian Need to Do the Same in San Diego? How many incidents of discrimination and/or sexual misconduct is too many for San Diego’s Democratic Party? Are four enough? How long will the party’s leaders continue to disparage those who defend victims in these cases in …
Times of SD: Sheriff Gore Aims to Issue More Concealed Gun Permits in San Diego County
From an article by Ken Stone in Times of San Diego… “We’re really trying to broaden the categories and not be a stickler as far as waiting for an actual threat,” Gore said, noting the case of a female real-estate agent who once confronted him. “She said: ‘Sheriff, I’ve had a gun my entire life. I know how to shoot …
People always sit outside my house to use my unprotected wi-fi to create phony websites so they can blame them on me
From the “Yeah, we believe that excuse” file, otherwise known as “I wuz framed”… Reader: El Cajon Councilman allegedly framed by dirty tricks: Fake nudes, phony best-Mexican-food poll tied to Ben Kalasho 10News: Attorney: Evidence proves local councilman behind fake nude photos of beauty queen East County Magazine: Kalasho’s wife admitted visiting friend In Cerritos, when the allegedly fake nude …
Shooting aftermath: President Donald Trump’s address to the Nation
My fellow Americans, we are joined together today in sadness, shock and grief. Last night a gunman opened fire on a large crowd at a country music concert in Las Vegas, Nevada. He brutally murdered more than 50 people, and wounded hundreds more. It was an act of pure evil. The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security are working …
El Cajon Councilmember Kalasho calls Union-Trib reporter a liar and “troll,” suggests legal action against UT Watchdog
Nearly hidden in a two-day-old San Diego Union-Tribune Watchdog story, is a link to a fascinating email exchange between reporter Jeff McDonald and El Cajon Councilman Ben Kalasho… Union-Tribune email to city attorney From: Mcdonald, Jeffrey Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2017 10:09 AM To: ‘mfoley@cityofelcajon.us’ <mfoley@cityofelcajon.us> Cc: ‘hsavage@cityofelcajon.us’ <hsavage@cityofelcajon.us> Subject: media request/ San Diego Union-Tribune Hi, I’ve been poking around …
Assemblyman Voepel weighs in on Chad Mayes’ leadership
Randy Voepel is the first area Republican Assemblymember to answer SD Rostra’s Facebook-posted query from this morning, which asked legislators for a public position on whether Chad Mayes should continue as GOP Assembly Leader. “Based on my own feelings regarding the future direction of our caucus,” said Voepel, “as well as the wishes of our local and state Republicans, I …
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